This summer, director Spike Lee headlines the American Film Institute’s annual flick fest in downtown Silver Spring. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Apr 24, 2008
By Jennifer Deseo | Apr 24, 2008
Move over, Washington Nationals. There’s a new team in town — The Silver Spring Penguins — and they are gonna tear you up. It’s what they do. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Apr 24, 2008
Get out your shovels or grab an ax, people. The future Fillmore music hall is closer to turning over some dirt on Colesville Road, with help from the county council and Gov Martin O’Malley. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Apr 23, 2008
The Penguin drops a few tips for enjoying the rich coffee and luscious desserts at Kefa Cafe. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Apr 22, 2008
A cartoon shark and its illustrator hope to draw attention to dwindling shark populations, and they’re recruiting readers to help. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Apr 22, 2008
Downtown Silver Spring started with a mica-specked spout and wound up a bustling urban district. Now, historical markers placed along Georgia Avenue will fill in the details. (more…)
The Purple Line
Read The Penguin's coverage of a mass-transit project that might roll through downtown Silver Spring.
Hard hat area
What the hell are they building now? Learn more from The Penguin's development coverage.
The Potable Penguin
Boxed wines and rosés are back in vogue. Just ask The Penguin's sommeliers.
Maryland Politics
- “Caylee’s law” bill comes before Md. committee
- Valerie Ervin speaks out in favor of gay marriage in Maryland
- Md. lawmakers push again for chicken drug ban
- Prince George’s opposes financial literacy graduation requirement
- Maryland to get $960 million in foreclosure settlement; Prince George’s could benefit significantly